Trees recognize roe deer by saliva

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 05:04 in Biology & Nature

Trees are able to distinguish whether one of their buds or shoots has been randomly torn off or has been eaten by a roe deer. In the case of roe deer browsing, they activate corresponding defense mechanisms.

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